Destination
Bhutan
Asia · Thimphu
Entry details
eVisa required
- Source's ruleeVisa
- Passport validity6 months
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Bhutan: do Russia citizens need a visa?
Yes — an e-visa, applied for online before the trip — up to 90 days.
How long can you stay?
Up to 90 days per visit.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid 6 months. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+7 495 695-45-45MFA Crisis Centre (DSKC), 24/7About the country
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- 754,394
- Area
- 47,000 km²
- Currency
- Ngultrum · BTN
- Time zone
- 22:13UTC+6
- Sockets
- CDFGM
- Emergency
- 113police110ambulance112fire
- Calling code
- +975
- Languages
- Dzongkha
+3h vs. your time
230 V · 50 Hz